In terms of battery life, Nintendo rates the Switch 2 Pro Controller for 40 hours on a full charge, just like its predecessor. However, it can attain this in only half the time, or 3.5 hours.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller's GL/GR buttons have some handy features You can remap them without exiting your game session Furthermore, the assignments will be saved on a per-game basis ...

This is because Nintendo made one crucial upgrade to the Switch 2 Pro Controller that I’ve wanted for years and it was the first thing I noticed when I held it in my hands.

While a Switch 2 Pro Controller is a nice addition to anyone’s peripheral collection, it isn’t actually needed to play any games on Nintendo’s newest system.

Visually the Switch 2 Pro Controller looks a lot like it’s predecessor, with a cool black finish. This time around, however, we have a silver accent on the shoulder buttons that brings to mind ...

While the Nintendo Switch comes with Joy-Con controllers, some people may prefer the Switch Pro Controller for a more traditional console gaming vibe. Find out which is right for you.

The new Pro Controller will cost $79.99, $10 more than the previous version. A release date wasn’t confirmed, but it’s likely to launch alongside the Switch 2 itself on June 5th.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller boasts a 40-hour battery life. That’s plenty for weekend gaming marathons. Charging now takes just 3.5 hours with a USB-C cable or Switch 2 AC adapter.